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elk
The elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia. This animal should not be confused with the larger moose (Alces alces), to which the name "elk" applies in the British Isles and Eurasia. Apart from the moose, the only other member of the deer family to rival the elk in size is the south Asian sambar (Rusa unicolor).
Elk range in forest and forest-edge habitat, feeding on grasses, plants, leaves and bark. Male elk have large antlers which are shed each year. Males also engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling (sparring), and bugling, a loud series of vocalizations which establishes dominance over other males and attracts females.
Although native to North America and eastern Asia, they have adapted well to countries where they have been introduced, including Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Their great adaptability may threaten endemic species and ecosystems into which they have been introduced. Elk are susceptible to a number of infectious diseases, some of which can be transmitted to livestock. Efforts to eliminate infectious diseases from elk populations, largely through vaccination, have had mixed success.
Some cultures revere the elk as a spiritual force. In parts of Asia, antlers and their velvet are used in traditional medicines. Elk are hunted as a game species; the meat is leaner and higher in protein than beef or chicken.
It was long believed to be a subspecies of the European red deer (Cervus elaphus), but evidence from a number of mitochondrial DNA genetic studies beginning in 1998 indicate that the two are distinct species. Key morphological differences that distinguish C. canadensis from C. elaphus are the former's wider rump patch and paler-hued antlers.
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Eighth-grader's monster bull elk officially declared a state record
As photos were posted, expect outrage in 3, 2, 1 ....
Over the years Ive been cautioned by other hunters for using the 25-06 to hunt elk with as being "too light".
So I just did a quick and very rough comparison of 3 different common calibers I would call elk calibers with factory ammunition from Hornandy and Federal websites. I compared velocity...
After he shot and killed the massive Elk, the hunter hooked it up to his ATV to drag it out. However, the load proved to be too much for the ATV, and it flipped over, causing him to fall back down upon the Elk's Antlers, impaling him.
Looks like this Elk got some revenge, even long after he...
Two more bull Elk have been found senselessly shot in Douglas County this Fall, and just like the first one found last month: left to waste. No meat or antlers were harvested. There is suspicion that the 3 incidents might be related.
OSP is offering a $500 reward for info leading to the...
Up for trade is a stainless savage 116 in .338 winchester magnum . Great rifle about 3 boxes of ammo through it and works great . But I prefer my .270 . It has the accutrigger a synthetic stock with jeweled bolt and detachable box magazine . It will come with a set of luepold bases on it . Has...
I am curious the size of a hind quarter of both a deer and an elk. I am considering a new cooler and I want it to be able to hold a whole elk or deer (maybe two deer). I have gotten my fair share of deer and elk, but I have never measured the length of one of the quarters. I do not want to buy...
Federal wildlife workers among 4 to plead guilty in trophy elk poaching case (http://kdvr.com/2016/07/13/federal-wildlife-workers-among-4-to-plead-guilty-in-trophy-elk-poaching-case/)
Mention this next time someone asks for your hunting license.
Nice that they got off so easy, I'm sure one of...
Large and impressive Roosevelt elk rack and skull mounted on plaque. The tips are about 46" in width and overall it's close to 60" high. More massive than the photos indicate and it probably weights between 40 and 50 pounds. I had it on display in my store for many years and since I retired it's...
Hi guys, I'm new here and I thought I'd show you some of my elk rifles. I generally use a 338 win mag of some sort. Most years it was an old Ruger m77 mkII that I really enjoyed. Last year I packed a semi custom pre 64 model 70 338 win mag and my trusty ol 375 H&H. I wasn't having any luck with...